Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A collection of stories, 75 recipes, and vibrant photography depicting the best round-up from Paris's culinary scene. Paris has long been synonymous with the best in dining. But until now, no single book has explained why this city continues to matter so much to food lovers. Enter World Food: Paris, which goes beyond the bistros and creperies to celebrate Paris as it is now: a modern, global city where cooks of all stripes are reimagining a glorious culinary tradition.
From the new-chef restaurateurs of the last decade to the cooks of humble suburban kitchens, from haute places to neighborhood caf s and the most creative patisseries, this volume tells the stories of the best cooking found in Paris. Oseland rounds up dishes from all over the city, lavishly photographed during celebrations, as well as daily meals: Fresh Herb and Lemon Zest Dip, Salt-Roasted Pork with Preserved Lemon and Ginger, Lamb Tagine with Saffron and Olives, and Syrian Flatbread with Spicy Lamb Topping. And he honors the fundamental backbone of Parisian cooking, serving up techniques for the classic dishes pissaladi re, steak frites, mille feuille, mousse au chocolate, and more.
This mouthwatering, eye-opening jaunt through the gastronomic capital of the world includes visits to world-renowned restaurants, hidden gems off the beaten path, classic and modern Parisian cuisine, and so much more.
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Introducing World Food, an exceptional new series in the tradition of classic cookbooks that takes readers on a journey to the world's greatest cuisines and the remarkable cultures they come from. Paris has long been synonymous with the best in dining. But until now, no single book has explained why this city continues to matter so much to food lovers. Enter World Food: Paris, which goes beyond the bistros and creperies to celebrate Paris as it is now: a modern, global city where cooks of all stripes are reimagining a glorious culinary tradition.
From the new-chef restaurateurs of the last decade to the cooks of humble suburban kitchens, from haute places to neighborhood caf s and the most creative patisseries, this volume tells the stories of the best cooking found in Paris. James Oseland rounds up dishes from all over the city, from celebrations and daily meals: Fresh Herb and Lemon Zest Dip, Salt-Roasted Pork with Preserved Lemon and Ginger, Lamb Tagine with Saffron and Olives, and Syrian Flatbread with Spicy Lamb Topping. And he honors the fundamental backbone of Parisian cooking, serving up techniques for the classic dishes pissaladi re, steak frites, mille feuille, mousse au chocolate, and more.
This mouthwatering, lavishly photographed jaunt through the gastronomic capital of the world includes visits to world-renowned restaurants, hidden gems off the beaten path, classic and modern Parisian cuisine, and so much more.
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"This book embodies the culinary soul of Paris. It describes the incredible diversity of France's capital's food scene and markets and provides quintessential French recipes, as well as stories from passionate home cooks and bistros alike. Accompanied by superb photos of the city, dishes, and ingredients, from cheeses to wines to bread, World Food: Paris is useful and fun to read and cook from."--Jacques P pin
A definitive user's guide that unlocks the secrets to real Parisian cooking, while the beautiful photography tells the tale of the world's most dazzling food city. Seasoned cooks and beginners alike will be inspired by this authoritative and delightful book, a new classic for everyone who loves Paris. With more than fifty accessible recipes and contributions from the city's leading home cooks and chefs, World Food: Paris--part of the World Food series from award-winning author and food expert James Oseland--intimately captures the Parisian way with food as never before.
Included are recipes for time-honored dishes such as Burgundy-style beef braised in red wine and bacon, as well as new ones like roast pork seasoned with preserved lemon and ginger. Readers will also find fundamentals such as how to grill a bistro-style steak to perfection along with tips for recreating a classic Parisian ap ro, or appetizer party, complete with wine, cheese, and small plates. There are also desserts such as cr me br l e and Grand Marnier souffl , a dish as luscious as it is makeable.
Paris has long been synonymous with the best
in dining. But until now no single book has explained why it continues to matter so much to cooks and food lovers. With more than one hundred fifty photographs, information about ingredients and history, and a comprehensive glossary, World Food: Paris captures a vital modern city where cooks from all walks of life are continuing a glorious culinary tradition.